Why Do I Hate Netopia Internet Cafe in SM City Cebu
Yesterday, I did my blogging job at the Netopia (Netopi@) Internet cafe in SM City, Cebu City. They’re offering a per minute charging but is very much expensive compared to other internet cafe in Cebu City. The only good thing is that they offer a promo in which users will only pay PhP49.00 for the two hours internet use.
Now, just like what the title of this post say, I really hate the Netopia Internet cafe because of some reasons:
(1) Their computers are not yet upgraded.
I always encountered error everytime I opened web2 websites. I was not really sure what’s the problem with their computers but I guessed the errors were caused by PC’s low memory-capacity.
(2) The Computers are super-restricted.
I downloaded Firefox browser from the net but then I failed to install it because they computer didn’t allow it. I can’t even use the Windows(R) short-cut keys like CTRL-D to show the Windows(R) desktop, CTRL-S for automatically saving documents, and etc.
(3) Internet Explorer installed is obsolete.
I can’t even browse the internet faster, the way I am doing when using Firefox browser. You’ll encounter error if you’ll open another Internet Explorer by just clicking the FILE then NEW WINDOW. It’s actually the Internet Explorer error in which Microsoft failed to fix.
And the bad thing is, it didn’t have a tab browsing capability.
Result
This embarrassing experience that I have with the Netopia Internet Cafe in Cebu City, leads me to think that all Netopia Internet Cafe are just the same. That’s the reason why I decided to use the internet connection of BLITZ Cafe here in Island City Mall, Tagbiliran City (Bohol) instead of going to Netopia Internet Cafe which is just adjacent to the BLITZ Cafe.
Note
I wrote this post not to ruin the name of Netopia Internet Cafe. I am just telling you what I experienced while using their computer.
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HEllo,
Naranasan ko rin dito yan sa Dubai.. ang ginawa ko without their knowledge sinira ko yung kanilang supervisor/Administrator password kasi yun lang ang kailan makapasok ka as administrator para maka pag install ka new software then bingo I browse the internet faster…
Cheers
Buddy
i actually tried to check the computer para makapagsagawa ng kunting illegal, kaso maganda ang pagkagawa ng cafe software nila at hindi ko pa rin kabisado hehehe…. kay ano choice kundi umiwas na lang sa ganitong klaseng cafe.
Internet cafes like Netopia have some branches with that kinds of computers, out-dated and lower than minimum requirements for internet browsing. I don’t know why but maybe its because they spend more money for the DSL bandwidth and personnel rather than upgrade their computers for the sake of customers.
I tried Netopia during my college years and heck they costed 3 times for printing and research so I made an investment in upgrading my computer and getting a reliable ISP. Up till now, it hasn’t failed me and I’m still using it instead of going to a cafe for that.
I’m also scared that internet cafes may have keyloggers and “eye” loggers that can be dangerous for your email, account, or any personal information. So I just restrict myself from entering an internet cafe, wasting money on renting, and probably safeguard my personal info and accounts from would-be hackers. Netopia is one of the largest internet cafe branches that seems to lack customer satisfaction in all branches.
That is so true. Based on my personal experience, lahat ng napuntahan kong Netopia internet shops have very VERY poor internet connections and ang dami pang advertisements! It’s the worst and MOST expensive internet cafe I’ve ever been in! Sa amin kasi, it costs P39/ hour! Kamusta naman yun. There are a lot of internet cafes that offer P25/hour and mas maganda pa. It puzzles me nga kung paano pa sila umaasenso.
In my case in Angeles City when my Internet connection dies on me (nung wala pa akong redundant connection), I try to look for other netcafes since you’re right mabagal sa Netopia. However, I didn’t have some hard time downloading some apps – FTP, etc. I dunno. Baka case by case basis lang or FTP is not one of those software that the system blocks.
well, it’s really better to avoid renting netopia’s computer… just a waste of money.
as of writing this comment, i am using the Gaisano Metro’s internet Connection at their Mario Toy Land. The connection is faster, and with better computer compared to netopia’s. Plus…. I am only paying PhP20.00 /hour.
I actually wrote something about Netopia more than a year ago here. I was thinking the next time I get into any of their branches, dala ako ng portable apps, try ko kung gagana un. Pero, nontheless, walang kwenta tlga….
oo nga
pawang paninira nyo lang lahat yan, tenx
Meron na pantapat sa Netopia.. .. Mura lang 20/hr yung I.T.Log na try ko mag net sa branch nila sa Del monte Ave, QC maganda updated lahat.. at mabilis.. Open for franchise pa yung cafe na yun…
yeah tama kau lahat. .
but meron nman clang reason bkt gnun kataas ung restriction nila,. maybe to avoid viruses and deletion of important files..
pero may prefer ko paring mginternet sa “Excel Internet Cafe”, kc bukod sa mababa nilang rate, nde ganun kataas ung restriction nila, pede ka mgdownload, and install ng softwares. Plus ang ganda pa ng customer service nila, full assist tlga, wlang pinipili..
i am a member in netopia internet cafe some netopia branches are crap they over price the rate i hate some of those branches good thing the branch near our school is good and cheap one of the best netopia branch.. im at one netopia branch now and all i can say here is crap.. crap personnel crap rate everything is crap lol
oh.. i never thought that Internet Cafe Cebunetopia will be different from manila. Thanks for posting this.
ha, that’s why whenever i need to use the net outside, i never go to computer shop/cafe that has a name, like netopia or nitro. These franchises are usually slower and more strict than their privately owned counterparts. Im not generalizing, but most of the time that is the case.
And one of more thing, they really should stop referring to their computer shops as internet cafes. It’s called internet cafes for one reason, you can browse the net while drinking a cup of coffee at the same time. If they are not gonna serve/sell their customers any coffee, might as well call their establishment as simply computer shops. lol